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It's My BOOK BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island.

9/22/2011

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It's finally here!
 Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island
is NOW AVAILABLE  Here:
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So, grab a cupcake and a glass of punch and raise your glass with me to celebrate!
In celebration, I'm also going to give one lucky reader who leaves me a comment a FREE e-copy of Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island. So, just say 'hi' and you may WIN! Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by!
C.K. Volnek 

Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island
In 1587, 117 colonists disappeared from Roanoke Island, NC,
leaving behind not only unanswered questions, but a terrifying evil.

Now, it's up to twelve year-old Jack Dahlgren to unravel the age-old mystery and save his family from the hateful beast haunting his home.

With the help of newfound friend, Manny, a Native American shaman, and an elusive Giant Mastiff, Jack must piece together the clues to the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island to uncover what really happened. Shrouded in ancient Native American folklore, it's up to Jack to discover what the evil is and why it haunts his island in a horrifying campaign of revenge. But can Jack stop the beast...before it destroys him?

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Rosalie Skinner link
9/22/2011 03:46:40 pm

Congratulations and Celebrations!!! *raises glass of Champagne* A toast to your new release 'Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island'. I have bought some fresh pavlova and lamingtons to help with the party. And if you look in the esky, there are a few bottle of strawberry and lime cider tucked away on ice. Help yourself.
We aren't likely to see the ghost dog here today are we?

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Anne E. Johnson link
9/22/2011 10:37:02 pm

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Hope your book is a great success! Can't wait to read it.

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Kelly Hashway link
9/22/2011 10:53:39 pm

Congratulations! Book birthdays are always so exciting. I hope you are jumping for joy all day. :)

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Kathy Rygg
9/22/2011 10:58:34 pm

Happy Birthday to "Ghost Dog" and congratulations! (The cupcakes look too pretty to eat, but I'll take one anyway--I can't resist!) :)

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Rosemary Gemmell link
9/22/2011 11:05:57 pm

Congratulations, Charlie! I'm raising a glass of punch and eating a cupcake right now. All the very best with 'Ghost Dog...' I've started reading it already and really enjoying it!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 12:05:10 am

Thanks to you all for stopping by to visit my Birthday Party! Yay! Hugs all around. I really appreciate you sharing this special day with me! :-)
C.K. Volnek

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Jan Fischer Wade link
9/23/2011 12:08:18 am

Congrats!!! How exciting! I brought balloons for you - here you go! O~ O~ 0~ I've been spreading the word - best of luck to you!

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muffy vrana
9/23/2011 12:26:15 am

Happy birthday, book. I'll raise a cup of
celebration and congratulations!

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roseanne dowell link
9/23/2011 12:32:04 am

I can't wait to give a copy of this book to my grandson. When I first heard about it, I asked if he'd like to read it. They had just learned about this Island at school and he knew all about it. Congratulations on your release and Happy Book Birthday. I'd love to win!!!

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Kathy Pieper link
9/23/2011 12:36:11 am

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kathy Pieper link
9/23/2011 12:41:00 am

Well, congratulations on your book birthday! I've never heard of that before, but being a person who loves a good party FOR ANY REASON--I'm in! I'm most anxious to read 'Ghost Dog of Roanoak" too, so here's to curling up with a good mystery, cup of cocoa and being entertained. The only thing better than reading a good book is writing one. Congrats! Kathy

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Valerie Vierk
9/23/2011 12:43:11 am

Hi Charlie,
Many congrats on the birth of Ghost Dog. I can't wait to get my copy. It's my birthday too!
Sincerely, Val

Love your website!

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G. M. Stevens link
9/23/2011 12:47:15 am

Congratulations Charlie! It's a big deal and you deserve to celebrate!

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Heather Haven link
9/23/2011 01:08:07 am

Happy Birthday! I sure hope that darling dog is not the beast. If he is, I know you'll justify his behavior somewhere along the line, right? Sounds like a great read!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 01:12:19 am

Happy Birthday, Val!!! Cheers and celebrating with you as well. Thanks for the balloons and the the wonderful happy wishes! You guys are just the greatest friends! I'm so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. Hugs all around! Party on! :-)

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Killarney Sheffield link
9/23/2011 01:22:35 am

congrats on the release Char! My daughter is looking forward to reading your book. Hehehe, have to load the paypal again. (:

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Beverly link
9/23/2011 02:06:52 am

This sounds like a great story, C. K. Historical fiction is one of my favorite subjects. Adding it to my TBR list.

Congratulations and have a great tour.

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 02:09:30 am

Thanks to you both Killarney and Beverly. It was a fun story to write. Such a mystery...what did happen to those 117 colonists? Guess you'll have to read the book to find out. ;-)
Thanks again.
C.K. Volnek

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Jane Richardson link
9/23/2011 03:05:27 am

Happy Happy Birthday Birthday!! I brought champers! Can I steal one of those fab cupcakes, and I'll try not to sit on the balloons!!
Actually, I have a glass of bubbly in my hand right now - hey, it's after 6pm in the UK! - and I'm raising it to wish you LOADS of success, Charlie! Have a fabulous party!

Jane x

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Nancy Bell
9/23/2011 03:13:12 am

Happy Birthday! Love the cupcakes, stole two of them. hehehe Enjoy your day! So nice to be able to celebrate as a Muse family.

Hugs
Nancy

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Jessica Bronder link
9/23/2011 03:20:06 am

Happy Birthday!! Thank you for the giveaway! Looks like a really interesting book.

jbronderblogs at aol dot com

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 03:23:31 am

Thanks to Jane, Nancy and Jessica for coming to my party! Yay! Love to celebrate. Party on. Eat more, Drink more, be more happy! :-)
C.K. Volnek

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Barbara Ehrentreu link
9/23/2011 03:27:41 am

Hi Charlie! I got here. Just stopped for a fresh bottle of champagne and brought you a dozen M & M cookies as promised!! What a crowd you have here. I also stole a few cupcakes. They are delicious!!

Happy Birthday to your book, Ghost Dog of Roanoke Island. I can't wait to read the whole story! Thank you so much for coming on the show yesterday!!!

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S. Willett
9/23/2011 03:41:08 am

Oh Charlie, So exciting and wonderful to be here with you all and to celebrate such a deserving birth. Here's to you and Jack!

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Margaret
9/23/2011 03:56:08 am

Happy Book Birthday! This sounds very good! I love stories mixed with tribal folklore. Thank you for the giveaway1

Margaret
singitm@hotmail.com

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Barbara Bockman link
9/23/2011 04:17:44 am

Congratulations, Charlie!!
Happy Book Birthday. Your party arrangements are beautiful, and the refreshments virtually delicious.
I'm going to get a Kindle copy of Ghost Dog and I hope you will sign it for me.

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Rebecca Ryals Russell link
9/23/2011 04:21:59 am

What an amazing party and turn-out! Congratulations on an awesome story. Hope I win 'cause I want to read it. Good luck for sales--although I'm sure you won't need luck, you're filled with talent.

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 05:04:48 am

More friends! Bigger Party! Thanks for coming and for bringing all the goodies! :-) Good luck to all you. I'll announce a winner tomorrow. I really, REALLY appreciate all of you! :-)
C.K. Volnek

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Pat McDermott link
9/23/2011 05:10:39 am

Happy Book Birthday, Charlie. I love the concept of this story. So original and intriguing. I look forward to reading it and wish you many, many more Book Birthdays!

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Cyrus Keith link
9/23/2011 05:35:53 am

Happy birthday to the spectral mutt! Grtas again on the book!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 06:11:31 am

Hi Pat and Cyrus! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you're enjoying cake and punch! Cheers to you! Appreciate you stopping in.
C.K. Volnke

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FANTASY FANATIC!! :P link
9/23/2011 06:33:43 am

Happy Book Birthday! I know how much you must value this moment! You must be really happy! Well, I must admit I've never read your book, but it sure looks interesting! If I don't win this free book, I'll certainly look into buying it!!

Love,

FANTASY FANATIC!! :P

P.S Take a look at my writer's blog!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 06:49:05 am

Hi Fantasy Fanatic. Thanks so much for stopping by. Good luck on the give-away! I'd love to stop by your blog. Leave me the address and I'll be there.
Thanks again for stopping by.
C.K. Volnek

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Wendy L link
9/23/2011 09:05:51 am

Lovely to be able to join in and Congratulate you on your book's birthday. May you have a feast of sales. Mice punch and yes, I'll have another cup cake, thanks!!

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Lea Schizas link
9/23/2011 09:24:37 am

K, those muffins look delicious. Um, how many can I grab? LOL Happy Book Bday, sweet girl, and here's to many more.

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Elizabeth
9/23/2011 10:51:04 am

Like the cover and the name! Congratulations on your book; good luck with it.

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Barbara Turner
9/23/2011 11:02:21 am

Congratulations, Charlie! Just got the invite and dropped right over. You must be excited as your baby takes its first steps out into the world. May she travel far and wide. All the best!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 11:18:53 am

Hi Wendy & Elizabeth. Thanks so much for stopping by. It's so nice to meet you.
Barbara, I'm so honored you came. Thank you. You were a big part of getting Ghost Dog to publication.
And Lea...thank you. You've made my dreams a reality. Have as many cupcakes as you can carry!
Thanks so much. Appreciate see you all and having you share in my book birthday party.
C.K. Volnek

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J Q Rose link
9/23/2011 11:39:03 am

Welcome to the world Ghost Dog! What an exciting day, C. K.! Sorry I am so late to the party, but I see you still have cupcakes! Yummy. Best wishes on your new release. So thrilled for you!

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Jenna Storm
9/23/2011 11:57:04 am

Sounds great C.K.! Best of luck! The cupcakes and drink looks delicious--thanks so much:)

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Anita
9/23/2011 12:01:05 pm

Congrats! May Ghost Dog be read often and shared widely!!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 12:31:51 pm

Hi JQ, Jenna and Anita. Thanks so much for coming! Still plenty of food and drink for everyone. So glad you could come. Thanks for the kind words.
C.K. Volnek

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Sara H. link
9/23/2011 01:02:45 pm

Congratulations, C.K.! Great party! Ghost Dog looks really good!

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C.K. Volnek
9/23/2011 02:07:38 pm

Hi Sara,
Glad you could make it. The party is still going on. Have some punch and cupcakes. I think there's some chocolate chip cookies still left as well. And the wonderful thing is they're all Fat Free! :-) Thanks again for stopping by.
C.K. Volnek

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joylene link
9/24/2011 12:15:02 am

Happy Birthday, Charlie. Congratulations. Your book looks fabulous!

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Joyce Street
9/24/2011 02:32:46 am

This a book I am going to get for my 11 yr old grandson. He loves history and mysteries. Happy Birthday!

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Lori M
9/24/2011 06:33:02 am

Hi!

I'm a newbie to GoodReads book giveaways but was notified of your book/story/novel giveaway as the Title itself speaks volumes!

We have a book on the Roanoke voyages. An older book. WHY am I saying that? Well, like many, the Roanoke mystery is a favorite of mine. I love real or fiction mysteries. I am ALSO a dog-lover of the highest level whether the dog is "elusive" or not! LOL.

Your creative, new angle fiction story about a boy going on his quest (with a bit of help) to solve this age-old mystery sounds like a fascinating read!

Sorry... I'm *well-known* for being wordy. It has NOTHING to do with winning a copy of your story! Keep writing, keep having fun writing. And thanks for the cupcakes! I took 3. :-)

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Lori M
9/24/2011 06:38:53 am

Geeez - I forgot, in my excitement of the story itself, to SAY Congrats on this birthday book of yours being released. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR YOUR BOOK RELEASE/DEBUT!!!! Had to back for a colorful drink anyway. :-)

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C.K. Volnek
9/24/2011 02:36:44 pm

Hi Joylene, Joyce and Lori. Thanks for stopping by my party! Glad you were able to enjoy some refreshments and toot a horn or two. I'm so glad to see you.
Thanks!
C.K. Volnek

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Denise Z
9/24/2011 07:13:02 pm

Well happy book birthday and thanks for the invite to the party. I am so glad you have cake:) I would love to read Ghost Dog of Roanoake Island and I thank you for spreading the joy with this giveaway opportunity.

dz59001[at]gmail[dot]com

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Shelly Nosbisch
9/25/2011 06:54:22 am

What a fun idea! I wish you loads of success with your new book.

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    - a tween ghost story with a twist of Native American Folklore and based on the real life mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island.

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